At the Photonic Integration Technology Center (PITC), we are shaping the future of integrated photonics. Founded by TNO (at Holst Centre), Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), the University of Twente (UT), and PhotonDelta, PITC is dedicated to bridging the gap between groundbreaking research and real-world applications. Our work contributes to solving global challenges, from improving road safety and health monitoring to enabling secure communications and energy-efficient data handling.Would you like to pioneer cutting-edge photonics technologies and build a new R&D team within a collaborative and high-impact environment? Join us at TNO-PITC in Enschede, where science meets innovation in a joint initiative supported by key players in the photonic chip industry.Learn more about PITCWhat will you be doing?As a Process Engineer, you will help develop and optimize the fabrication processes for photonic integrated circuits (PICs), focusing on ultra-low-loss modulators and waveguides on silicon nitride (SiN). These components play a vital role in quantum and microwave photonics.Your work will be hands-on and varied, with a focus on integrating piezoelectric materials into PICs. You will:Develop advanced deposition processes for piezoelectric materials such as PZT, aluminum nitride, and (in the future) barium titanate.Characterize piezoelectric film structures using techniques like AFM, XRD, SEM, and in-depth analysis.Integrate piezoelectric layers with SiN waveguides and assess their functional performance.Support customers in applying your photonic solutions to their real-world applications.Collaborate closely with experts from the University of Twente, as well as TNO teams in Enschede and Eindhoven.You will be employed by TNO with your primary office located at the University of Twente (Enschede).
